When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come across medical terms that can be confusing.
Sometimes, it's easy enough to substitute another word or a short phrase for the medical term. At other times, substituting just doesn't convey quite the same meaning or takes more than a few words.
Some of you have expressed an interest in learning more of the medical terminology that comes up when discussing Migraine disease and other headache disorders. So, I'll be posting a "term of the day," probably a couple of times a week. If there are terms you'd like to have defined, please leave a comment to let me know what it is.
Today's term: Cardiovascular.
Cardiovascular means relating to or involving the heart and blood vessels.
It's important to remember that it does mean relating to or involving blood vessels, not just the heart. Thus, it would include issues pertaining to stroke, peripheral artery disease, etc.
We discuss cardiovascular issues when discussing increased risk of heart attack and stroke among Migraineurs.
You can read more about cardiovascular issues Migraine in:
For more terms, see our Migraine and Headache Glossary.
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Medical review by John Claude Krusz, PhD, MD.
© Teri Robert, 2010Last updated February 15, 2010
